# Camera

> photography magazine established 1922

**Wikidata**: [Q1028550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1028550)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_(magazine))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/camera

## Summary
Camera is a photography magazine that was established in 1922 in Switzerland. It is a periodical publication that has been produced in multiple languages, including French, English, and German, and was published by the German publishing house CJ Bucher Verlag.

## Key Facts
- **Establishment**: Camera was established in 1922.
- **Type**: It is an instance of a magazine.
- **Country of Origin**: The magazine's country of origin is Switzerland. Some sources also list Germany as a place of publication.
- **Publisher**: The magazine was published by CJ Bucher Verlag.
- **Languages**: The magazine was published in French, English, and German.
- **ISSN**: The ISSN for the printed matter (German edition) is 0008-2074.
- **ISSN-L**: The linking ISSN is 0008-2074.
- **Title**: The title of the magazine is "Camera".
- **Website**: An associated website is camera-publications.com (noted as a French language resource).
- **Wikipedia Title**: Camera (magazine).
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in Czech (cs), German (de), English (en), and French (fr).
- **Sitelink Count**: 4.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0g50j9
- **ACNP Journal ID**: 53490.
- **Different from**: It is distinct from the entity "Camera!".

## FAQs
**What is Camera magazine?**
Camera is a photography magazine that was established in 1922. It is a periodical publication focused on photographic content.

**When and where was Camera magazine founded?**
Camera magazine was established in 1922. Its country of origin is Switzerland, though it also has historical publication ties to Germany.

**Who was the publisher of Camera magazine?**
The magazine was published by CJ Bucher Verlag, a German publishing house based in Munich that was founded in 1870.

**In which languages was Camera magazine published?**
The magazine was published in three languages: French, English, and German. The German edition specifically carried the ISSN 0008-2074.

## Why It Matters
Camera magazine holds significance as a long-running specialized periodical dedicated to the field of photography. Established in 1922, it represents a sustained contribution to photographic media and culture. Its publication in multiple languages—French, English, and German—broadened its reach and influence across different European and global audiences. The involvement of CJ Bucher Verlag, a publisher with a deep historical lineage in German media, further underscores its position within the established publishing industry of the 20th century. Its continued presence in library catalogs and knowledge bases highlights its enduring relevance as a subject of historical and artistic record.

## Notable For
- **Specialized Focus**: A magazine dedicated specifically to the discipline and art of photography.
- **Multilingual Publication**: Produced for a wide audience in French, English, and German.
- **Historical Longevity**: Established in 1922, making it a historical title in the photography magazine sector.
- **Cross-Border Origins**: While originating in Switzerland, its publication was closely tied to Germany through its publisher and place of publication.
- **Distinct Entity**: It is cataloged as a unique entity, distinct from other similarly named publications like "Camera!".

## Body
### Overview and Identity
Camera is a photography magazine first established in 1922. It is classified as a magazine, which is a type of periodic mass media publication. The entity is identified by the title "Camera" and is distinct from another entity named "Camera!". Its primary subject matter, as defined by its Wikidata description, is photography.

### Publication and Language
The magazine had a multilingual publication history. It was printed and distributed in **French**, **English**, and **German**. The German edition, specifically referenced as "printed matter," holds the **ISSN** **0008-2074**. This number also serves as the **ISSN-L** (Linking ISSN) for the title across all formats. A website, `http://www.camera-publications.com/`, is associated with the magazine and is specifically noted as a French-language resource.

### Origins and Geography
The **country of origin** for Camera is listed as **Switzerland**. However, geographical data provided in its structured properties offers a complementary detail: while one source confirms the Swiss origin, another, referencing the ISSN record, lists **Germany** as the **place of publication**. This dual-geography status is further contextualized by its publisher.

### Publisher: CJ Bucher Verlag
The magazine was published by **CJ Bucher Verlag**. This entity was a German publishing house and book publisher. It was founded in **1870** in **Munich, Germany**, and operated for over a century before ceasing operations in 2009. The publisher's specific location in Munich is recorded with the coordinates 48.159167 latitude and 11.555595 longitude. CJ Bucher Verlag served as an organization for printing and distributing media, linking the Swiss-origin magazine to a German production and distribution infrastructure.

### Classifications and Identifiers
Camera is classified as an **instance of** a magazine. It is tracked and referenced through several unique identifiers and knowledge systems:
-   **ISSN**: 0008-2074.
-   **Freebase ID**: /m/0g50j9.
-   **ACNP Journal ID**: 53490.
-   **Wikipedia**: It has a dedicated page titled "Camera (magazine)" and is available in four language editions: Czech, German, English, and French.
-   **Sitelinks**: The entity has a sitelink count of 4.

### Related Geopolitical Entities
The magazine's history is tied to two primary countries:
-   **Switzerland**: A sovereign federal republic in Central Europe where the magazine originated. It is a landlocked country with a high human development index and a multilingual population speaking German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
-   **Germany**: A sovereign state in Central Europe where the magazine was published. It is a federal parliamentary republic with a highly developed economy and a rich cultural history in the arts and media. The publisher, CJ Bucher Verlag, was based here.

## References

1. ISSN Portal
2. National Collective Archive of Periodicals